Snap Circuits Electronic Gadget Making Kit
Elenco Snap Circuits SC-750 8 to 16 years
Snap Circuits is a wonderful science toy that allows
children to make electronic items that really work. What better way could there be of sparking an interest in
electronics?
Most children will find this toy interesting and it will keep them absorbed for hours on end. Kids like to
discover how things work and Snap Circuits will show them how electronic gadgets are made. This could be the first
step toward a career in electronics.
The kits allow them to create electronic gadgets such as burglar alarms that can be put to use around the
home.
Snap Circuits Extreme is action packed with over 750 experiments and working models including 73 computer
interface experiments. This includes:
- sound activated switches,
- a lie detector,
- an adjustable light controller,
- an am radio,
- a rechargeable battery and much more.
Kids will learn about electromagnets, solar power and vibration switches in addition to all the other
experiments included in the
Snap Circuits SC-100, SC-300, and SC-500 models. By purchasing the Snap Circuits Extreme you are giving your
child a much more extensive set of models to work with.
Parts included: photo resistor, power amplifier, variable capacitor, analog meter, solar cell, computer
interface, full color manuals.
Ideal for use in home schooling, middle schools and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles
of electronics.
The Snap Circuits series has been awarded The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100
Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products.
All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Children can enjoy hours of
educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools are required.
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Amazon Customer Feedback
 "Wow! It's much better than I expected."
I've been an Amazon customer for years, but this is the first time a product stood out enough
for me to write a review. I bought this for my 8 yr. old daughter and I figured my 6 yr. old son
could use it later.
I was very hesitant, because there aren't a lot of reviews and it's expensive.
Well, we've had it a few days and my daughter has been playing more with "Secrets of the Master
Magician: An Apprentice's Manual", which I also bought at the same time (another great gift). My
daughter is interested in this and it's easy for her to put things together.
My son is obsessed with it! It's similar (for him) to the Lego creatures he puts together. He needs
a little help from time to time, but he can certainly follow the very well laid out diagrams. So
far they've created an FM radio, a scifi noise maker, a sound detecting space noise maker thingy, a
propeller that spins and flies into the air, a seven segment display, a volt meter connected to the
solar cell. After connecting the solar cell, I realized my son thought the solar cell would come on
like a computer screen or TV! After explaining it and putting my hand over it; now they both know
what a solar cell does.
There are 5 books of experiments. Each project has a nice simple color picture of how to connect
all the components. All components are clearly marked. The diagrams are a top view. Since the
connections are layered on top of one another 2 and 3 deep, it takes a little figuring as to what's
on top and what's on bottom. It's easy for an adult. It's part of the "puzzle" for the kids. After
we put a few together, they both got it.
The pieces seem sturdy enough and snap together easily
My kids love the projects. I've been very impressed. It has a cable that you can connect to
the microphone port of a PC sound card. I haven't played with this.
There is software, it looks like you can turn your PC into an oscilloscope. Looks interesting.
There's a whole book for these projects. I just saw the cover, so it's likely that there's even
more to it.
My kids are learning a lot with this. While they are putting things together, I can explain how
these different parts work. There are lots of opportunities to take the project and modify it by
replacing parts, change a light out for the speaker, etc.
More user feedback at the Amazon.com
website.
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Snap Circuits Extreme SC-750
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